Mayor Carlo DeMaria announces that he will designate Thursday, October 24 as Brandon Conde Day in the City of Everett.
Conde was seriously injured in an accident on July 25th.
Brandon Conde was tragically paralyzed from a fall from his second story bedroom window. The accident injured his spinal cord allowing only limited movements to his arms and hands, rendering Brandon a tetraplegic. Brandon is currently in Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and was recently released from ICU. Brandon has been through a number of surgeries, and is currently in physical therapy in an attempt to increase his mobility and adapt to this life altering accident.
Mayor DeMaria said, “In Everett we take care of our own. Brandon is an integral part of this community and a great kid. I am asking everyone to help Brandon in any way you can.”
Brandon was born and raised in Everett, MA. As a child, he went to the Parlin School and graduated from EHS Class of 2012. Throughout his childhood, Brandon played Pop Warner for the Everett Eagles and eventually played for Everett High School, winning multiple Super Bowl Championships under Coach Dibiaso. After high school, Brandon went on to playing football at Bridgewater State University, while also earning a Biology Degree.
Mayor DeMaria added, “On October 24th I am asking all city, school employees, students and residents, to wear red to show community support of this extraordinary individual who is finding the strength to persevere and endure despite of the overwhelming obstacles he faces every day.”
Strong to character Brandon has not given up. With discharge approaching, he is facing an uphill battle in hospital bills, day to day, and the mandatory continued rehab.
With a home that is not yet handicap accessible and limited healthcare professional support, Brandon must continue attending rehabilitation appointments to keep up the progress made. He is currently scheduled to be released from Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital shortly and will continue rehabilitation in a facility in Canton. This will require Brandon to be transported in a specialized vehicle three days week. Neither the transportation nor the facility in Canton is covered by insurance.
To pay for these expenses and others such as a hospital bed and a lift, Brandon’s friends and family have started a GoFundMe page and have raised approximately $19,000 towards a $50,000 goal. Every dollar given will go directly to help Brandon live a comfortable life.
To donate please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/brandon-conde-spinal-cord-injury-road-to-recovery
For more information or learn how to help please call Widmac Laterion at 781-602-0119 or email at [email protected]